Sometimes in life you need help, understanding, and support to stay on a path that is fulfilling, inspiring, and healthy.Sometimes in life you need help, understanding, and support to stay on a path that is fulfilling, inspiring, and healthy.  That’s where a life coach can play a role.  Guest expert Randy Spelling, who runs a successful life coach practice, explains what a life coach is and what a life coach does (and doesn’t do). He also discusses the differences between a life coach, therapist, sober companion, and other mental health professionals.  Randy discusses how to tell if working with a life coach is right for you and gives tips on what to do if you decide you’d like to begin working with a life coach.